Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Food Ideas

It’s almost turkey time again, but this Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a carbon copy of last year’s meal. Think outside the (stuffing) box and serve up something different this time around. Be sure to prepare your guests in advance so they’re not disappointed that you decided not to offer the traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Hopefully they’ll realize that making new traditions is worth forgoing the usual fare.

Asian Pear Sparkler – Having many of the same spices of apple cider, Asian pear sparkler is a cool twist on a classic.Hot Buttered Rum – The name alone is tantalizing!Café Mocha – There’s always room for coffee, and adding chocolate makes it a special occasion beverage.

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Lauren grew up near the Smoky Mountains of TN before moving to PA when she was a teenager. After earning a BA in Art from Shippensburg University, she got married and gave birth to two daughters. Longing for life in the South, the Connellys moved to Raleigh in 2007 and added another daughter to the family. Lauren's loved every minute of life in the Triangle, and gradually became a locavore and lover of the area's restaurant scene. Besides writing restaurant reviews, she's been a freelance writer for almost a decade, covering topics like marriage, parenting, food, holistic living, and anything else that inspires her. Other interests include photography, editing, graphic design, gardening, quilting, sewing, hiking, and traveling.